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Sharon Lowry Obituary
LOWRY (LANCASTER), SHARON Chelsea, Michigan Age 61, died Thursday, April 10, 2014 at her home after an extended battle with cancer. She was born August 12, 1952 in Howell, MI the daughter of Thomas B. & Shirley A. (Gyde) Lancaster. Sharon graduated from Saline High School in 1970. She attended Eastern Michigan University, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology. Sharon worked at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, did research at U of M, and worked at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Clinical Labs for 29 years, and ended her career as a Quality Assurance Manager at the U of M Blood Bank. She was a member of Michigan Association of Blood Banks. Sharon belonged to Scattered Threads Quilting group, and shared many quilts with her family members. Sharon enjoyed hiking in the Smokies, gardening, and she loved her kitty cats. She loved life and was very active. On April 24, 1981, she married Bruce Lowry, and he survives. Other survivors include a son, John (Emma) Lowry of Fort Hood, TX; two brothers, Dan (Terri) Lancaster of Chelsea, David (Amy) Lancaster of Colorado Springs, CO; a sister, Margaret (Michael) Lightner of Northville; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Cole Funeral Chapel Monday 4-8 pm. Funeral services will be private. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea. Memorial contributions may be made to Ann Arbor Food Gatherers, or Chelsea Community Hospital Cancer Center.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sharon Lowry
Kitty Jensen
August 5, 2014
I think of Sharon often. She was such a kind person. I came across her name in my quilting papers and I still find it hard to believe I can't call her and talk to her about quilting. Her spirit certainly lives on with me. Hope is all with you, Bruce and the family.
Bruce Lowry
June 10, 2014
Sharon was very dear to me, and a great wife. I miss her so much and keep thinking she is just upstairs, working on a quilt. Thank you to all the nice people that made an entry here. Sharon's spirit will be with us all!
A happy Sharon thinking about her next quilt project.
Kitty Jensen
April 16, 2014
Sharon holding one of her beautiful quilts. She was such an inspriation of our Chelsea Scattered Threads quilting group. We will really miss her.
Kitty Jensen
April 16, 2014
Amy Lawrence
April 15, 2014
I am saddened at the news of Sharon's passing. Working with her at SJMH Blood Bank was a time full of life's joys, sorrows and just everyday living. She helped me through some difficult times and I hope I was a comfort during hers. We shared the joy of motherhood and all the associated ups and downs that are a part of that most wondrous experience. Bruce and John know that they are the most precious of all the blessings that Sharon possessed. Always ready to lend a hand, an ear, or a shoulder, Sharon was a great person to work with and I feel privileged to have called her friend!
Pat and John Burkart
April 14, 2014
Our thoughts. prayers and love to all of Sharon's family and friends. I'll never forget the afternoon shift at St Joes Blood Bank. That is where I really got to know Sharon. She was a fantastic med tech and a very special person.
Glenda Harrison
April 14, 2014
May your memories bring you smiles during this sad time. Sharon was a joy to work with and a great role model. I loved all her smiles, laughs and knowledge. She will be dearly missed.
Nancy Bondy
April 14, 2014
My sympathies to Bruce, John and all of Sharon's family. She was always a kind and cheerful person to work with and generous in sharing her knowledge. She will be missed.
Marliesa Back
April 13, 2014
I'm very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts & prayers. Sharon was and is a lovely light.
Rick Talbot Lynn Radtke
April 13, 2014
Our prayers are with you. So very sorry for yor loss.
Judy Tomer
April 13, 2014
Sharon really loved life and was a pleasure to know. My sympathies to her husband, son, & other family members.
April 13, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May memories of Sharon and the love of family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead.
Jan Diuble Prybys
Class of 1970 - Saline High School
Anne Rueter
April 12, 2014
Sharon's grace and determination, and her love of life, will always be an inspiration to me. It was a privilege to know her as part of the support group at Cancer Support Community. My sincere condolences to her family.
Kathleen Towler
April 12, 2014
My deepest sympathy to all who knew Sharon as she was a light for all of us to follow. I also met Sharon through the cancer support community and was so inspired by her strength to win this fight as I am also in the ring myself. She shared so much information to explore and will be missed by all.
Catherine Daligga
April 12, 2014
I am another one fortunate to have met Sharon through group at the CSC. Sharon was a kind, thoughtful, and compassionate person who always shared her own experiences and wisdom with good cheer and much grace. I am sorry that she is gone so soon, and I will miss her, too.
My deepest condolences to her husband, son, parents, siblings, and other family and friends. May you find comfort with each other in remembering your dear Sharon.
Peggy Armstrong
April 12, 2014
I also met Sharon through support group. She was always positive and helpful and never gave up trying to find ways to fight her disease. What a wonderful role model.
April 12, 2014
Dear Lowry Family,
I am so sorry for your loss.My deepest condolences. She will be missed. I was in a support group with Sharon, I thought she was an amazing woman. Her search for more information on how to fight cancer was an inspiration to me.
Most sincerely, Bridget Smith
Suzanne Perkins
April 12, 2014
I met Sharon through the cancer support community and she was such a ray of light. She was always so positive and upbeat through her diagnosis and treatment. I'm grateful I was given the opportunity to learn from her how to live. I will miss her.
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